Local Election: Burnaby Mayoral Candidates share positions on key Burnaby Heights issues
The Heights Merchants Association (HMA) sent all 41 Councillor candidates and all six Mayoral candidates seven questions to answer about their positions and intentions regarding issues facing our district. 29 of them replied. Click on their names below to learn more about how they plan to serve Hastings Street, and our nearly 400 merchants and thousands of shoppers who access our area every...Read MoreLocal Election: Burnaby Councillor Candidates share positions on key Burnaby Heights issues
The Heights Merchants Association (HMA) sent all 41 Councillor candidates and all six Mayoral candidates seven questions to answer about their positions and intentions regarding issues facing our district. 29 of them replied. Click on their names below to learn more about how they plan to serve Hastings Street, and our nearly 400 merchants and thousands of shoppers who access our area every...Read More
Crave the Heights 2026
Join us from September 17-26 2026, to enjoy Crave the Heights neighbourhood dining showcase! Read More
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 on the Heights!
Kick off the Year of the Horse with good vibes, festive fun, and a touch of luck right here on the Heights! Lion Dancers Feel the excitement as Lion Dancers bring their vibrant energy to our local shops, spreading blessings and prosperity for 2026. It’s a timeless tradition that’s as thrilling to watch as it is meaningful. The Lion Dancers will begin at the Heights...Read More
Deck the Heights 2025
Get ready for the festive spirit to soar as Deck the Heights returns to Burnaby Heights for this Holidays season! Window Display Contest Watch the street turns festive as participating Burnaby Heights businesses transform their windows into dazzling displays, competing for the titles of Best Holiday Window Display and People’s Choice, with prizes co-sponsored by Burnaby...Read More
The HMA is hiring a Marketing and Events Coordinator
The HMA is hiring a Marketing and Events Coordinator to join its small, collaborative team in early January. This role is ever-changing, never-boring, in service of small, local businesses and a community shopping district that has a lot of heart. If you love community, creating meaningful marketing in many ways (both digital and traditional), contributing to fun events, and getting...Read More
Metro Performance Taekwondo Studio
Having taught an Olympian who began their training journey at Metro Performance Taekwondo, owner and dojang master Jason Ruiter has no shortage of impressive tales. Yet, when he is questioned about his favourite student success story, he can’t decide: “All of them!” Jason emphasizes that each student’s growth and confidence is what means the most to him. In 2004, Jason opened Metro...Read More
Heights Merchants Alert Community to Attend Open House on Sept. 10
For Immediate Release Sept. 8, 2025 In response to Translink’s public engagement process, the HMA is putting the word out to their community to attend Translink’s Open House on Wed, Sept. 10 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Confederation Community Centre (4585 Albert St.) and to fill out the Translink survey. Translink’s informational postcard was mailed only to households within 1 km of the...Read More